Energon mace

This article is about Megatron's melee weapon. For human from Star Wars, see Mace Windu.

Verity has nothing on Megatron.

Although the fusion cannon is Megatron's more notable weapon, the leader of the Decepticons has many others. Among the more infamous weapons of his is the Energon mace.

Strangely, he only seems to use it when he is fighting Optimus Prime on a particular dam.

Fiction

Generation 1 cartoon

When Megatron led the Decepticons on a raid of Sherman Dam, Megatron and Optimus Prime battled on the top of the dam. As the Autobot leader brought out his energon-axe, Megatron revealed his energon mace. After some obligatory trash talking, Megatron and Prime proceeded to thrash each other. However, Megatron only won when Prime's attention was turned to Spike Witwicky calling for help, allowing Megatron to knock Prime off the dam, and fly away with the Decepticons. More than Meets the Eye, Part 2

Full Throttle Scramble Power!

After having his latest weapon, the Omega Whip, destroyed by a mind-controlled Starscream, Megatron found his means of escape blockaded by his nemesis, Optimus Prime. Megatron swiftly unleashed his energon mace, tangling his foe in its powerful chain. Megatron's upper hand in combat did not last long, as Optimus was soon rescued from the confrontation when Metroplex arrived on the scene and scared all the Decepticons away, including Megatron. Full Throttle Scramble Power!

Dreamwave continuity

Eons ago, when Optimus Prime and Megatron were fighting in the bowels of Cybertron, Megatron breached the casing on the Matrix, causing the two Transformers to see visions of the future. Among them were Prime and Megatron fighting with their respective Energon weapons on Earth. The War Within issue 5

G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers

As the Joes dared to attack Megatron, he lost patience and attempted to squash the puny fleshlings with his mighty mace. Sadly, a satellite laser removed said mace, and a decent portion of the arm it was attached to. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6

IDW continuity

Prompted by Senator Ratbat, Soundwave offered several weapons to Megatron, including the Energon mace. Megatron Origin 2 When Megatron later lost an arm in gladiatorial combat, his new arm featured the mace. Megatron Origin #3

Megatron used the Energon mace to smash Optimus Prime's head in during the Battle for Hell's Point. Chaos Theory Part 1

Wings Universe

When Megatron engaged Deathsaurus in single combat to decide leadership of the Decepticons, he deployed his Energon mace. Battle Lines, Part 5

Toys

Transformers Collection

• Megatron (2003)
  • Japanese ID number: 6
  • Accessories: Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/fusion cannon, "high-density infrared laser cannon", sword, 20 bullets, energon mace

The original Generation 1 Megatron figure was reissued again in 2003 as part of Takara's Transformers Collection series. This release was identical to the previous 2000 reissue, but this time it also included a new energon mace weapon which plugs over Megatron's hand.

• More information on Transformers Collection Megatron at TFU.info

Masterpiece

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• Megatron (2007)
  • ID number: MP-5
  • Accessories: Fusion cannon, energon mace, energy dagger, laser pistol, Kremzeek figure

Scaled to the same height as 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, Masterpiece Megatron is designed to depict a fairly show-accurate Megatron capable of transforming into a realistic (if oversized) Walther P-38, with the result being an incredibly complex figure and potentially one of the most complicated Transformers toys to date. He comes with his energon mace.

• More information on Masterpiece Megatron at TFU.info

Merchandise

Super Collection Figure

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• Megatron (Chase figure, 2000)

Available in the first Super Collection Figure wave was a rare "chase" version of the Megatron figure, decorated in metallic paint and replacing his right hand with his energon mace.

• TF Confrontation Set 01: Convoy vs Megatron (2002)
  • Accessories: Energon mace

Exclusive to the Tokyo Game Show, this special set included the original first-wave Megatron figure, along with the Optimus Prime PVC from the same wave. Both featured new battle damage paint operations, and came with the interchangeable energon mace and axe weapons from their first-wave chase figures. This set was also limited to 1000 units.

Mega Super Collection Figure

• Megatron (2002)
  • ID number: 03
  • Accessories: Fusion cannon, energon mace, Laserbeak, two clenched fists, two open hands

A five-inch tall, non-transforming highly-articulated PVC figure of Megatron was the third entry in Takara's Mega Super Collection Figure series. Aside from his other accessories, he also comes with his energon mace, which can be swapped out for his fist.

• Megatron Metallic Ver. (Exclusive, 2002)
  • ID number: 03-X1
  • Accessories: Fusion cannon, energon mace, Buzzsaw, two clenched fists, two open hands

A metallic redeco of Mega SCF Megatron was offered as an exclusive at the 2002 Japanese conventions, Hobby Expo and Wonderfest. He comes with all the same accessories as his standard release, except with Laserbeak being redecoed into Buzzsaw. Obviously, the mace is still there.

Heroes of Cybertron

When the Super Collection Figure series was imported to become Hasbro's Heroes of Cybertron line, the figures were all cast entirely in translucent colored plastic, then painted over, save for the eyes and a small patch on the back of their heads, giving them all a light-piping gimmick. Unlike the Japanese figures, they were sold in individual blister packaging, with character profile cards.

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• Megatron with Plasma Weapon (2002)

This second-wave Heroes of Cybertron release of the chase figure from the first Super Collection Figure wave was a little different from its Japanese progenitor, lacking its metallic paint. His mace is called a plasma weapon this time.

MyClone

• Megatron (MyClone, 2003)
  • Accessories: Clear display base, energon mace

A chase variant of MyClone Megatron was available in the same wave along with his standard figure. Cast entirely in colorless clear plastic, this version of Megatron came with an energon mace, which could be exchanged for his fist. Thanks to the modular MyClone design, the mace can easily attach to the standard Megatron figure as well.

Notes

• Although Megatron's weapon is called a mace, a weight attached by a chain or a hinge to a handle is usually called a flail.